The Marquee Menu 2021
By choosing Le Talbooth you can be assured of great food, coupled with outstanding service, backed up by over 65 years’ experience in giving the best parties in the area. Whether it’s a cocktail party, wedding breakfast, birthday celebration, anniversary or dinner dance. Our party menus are perfect for a special occasion. These menus are designed for you as the host to choose one starter, one main course and one dessert for your guests with a vegetarian alternative menu as required
Canapés selection |
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£7.00 per person, please select 4 canapés |
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Cold |
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House smoked salmon on granary bread (F, G, Mk, S) |
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Inside out smoked duck, cucumber, spring onion and hoi sin (G, S, Se, SD) |
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Goats cheese and beetroot sesame seed cone (Mk, N, G, S, Se) |
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Cherry vine tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil (Mk) |
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Rock oysters on ice with shallot vinegar (C, SD) |
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Goats cheese with red onion on a sage cracker (G, Mk, SD) |
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Truffle homity tart (E, G, Mk) |
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Soft boiled quails egg, pea hummus and celery salt (Ce, E, G, Mk) |
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Ring of crevettes with parsley and lemon crème fraiche (C, Mk) |
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Smoked salmon, beetroot and cream cheese gateâu (F, G, Mk, S) |
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Teriyaki chicken sushi roll with avocado (G, S, SD) |
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Polenta tartlets, piccolo tomato, goats cheese and micro basil (Ce, F, G, Mk, SD) |
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Panisse with romesco dip (G, Mk, N, SD) |
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Avocado and mango nori roll with pickled ginger and sesame seeds |
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Pinney’s smoked mackerel pâté with horseradish, pickled radish on melba toast (F, G, Mk, Mu, S, SD) |
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Millionaire tart duck liver parfait in a beetroot tart (C, G, E, Mk) |
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Hot |
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Roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, creamed horseradish (E, G, Mk, Mu, SD) |
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Fish and chips in paper cones (E, F, G, Mk) |
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Bangers and mash (G, Mk, SD) |
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King prawn and chorizo skewer with lime mayonnaise (C, E, Mk) |
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Wild mushroom tart, quails egg, hollandaise (E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Baked camembert fondue, tomato jalapeño croutons (E, G, Mk) |
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Tandoori chicken skewer with mango lassi dip (Mk) |
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Spinach, feta and caraway parcel (E, G, Mk) |
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Corned beef hash bon bon (E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Moroccan lamb croquettes, beetroot hummus (E, G, Mk, Mu, Se) |
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Kedgeree arancini with curry yoghurt dip (Ce, E, F, G, Mk) |
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Ham croquettes, caper, red pepper and tarragon mayonnaise (Ce, E, SD) |
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Chicken karaage (S, Se, SD) |
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Kekda tikka with raita (C, E, G, Mk) |
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Mini fish pie (C, E, F, G, Mk, Mu) |
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Tiffin quail Scotch egg (E, G, Mk, Mu) |
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Butternut squash and sage arancini (Ce, E, G, Mk) |
Starters |
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Char grilled asparagus with poached egg hollandaiseParmesan and pine nut salad (E, Mk, SD) |
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Trio of smoked salmonSmoked, tartare and mousse with asparagus (F, Mk, SD |
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Dartois of pea and asparagusChive butter sauce (E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Marinated feta, basil, garlic, olive oil, char grilled pepperTomato and shallot dressing, basil cress (Ce, Mk, SD) |
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Open courgette lasagna, truffle mushroom aranciniPickled red onion and spinach purée (Ce, E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Cod and prawn fishcakeSpinach, poached egg and tartare velouté (C, Ce, E, F, Mk, SD) |
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Beetroot marinated salmonOrange, radish, avocado, crème fraîche and herbs (F, Mk) |
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Smoked duck carpaccio with duck rillette bon bonShallot purée, pickled wild mushroom salad and Port dressing (E, G, Mk, N) |
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Twice baked truffled mushroom souffléBlue cheese mayonnaise, broad beans and sticky walnuts (E, G, Mk, N) |
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Haddock and dill rillettesKedgeree arancini, curry mayonnaise, poppodom, quail egg (E, F, G, Mk) |
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Seared scallops, pea and ham croquetteWith pea purée and Parma ham crisp (E, G, Mk, Mo) |
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Tiger prawn ravioli in lime and corianderVegetable ribbons, black sesame, Thai flavours (C, Ce, E, F, G, Mk, Se) |
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Half lobster and claw spring rollSweetcorn and bacon (£9.50 supplement) (C, E, G, Mk) |
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Trio of melon, feta and toasted pumpkin seedsRed wine reduction glaze (Mk, SD) |
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Smoked ham hock and parsleyQuail Scotch egg, apple purée (Ce, E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Tian of crab, mayonnaise and herbsBrown bread crostini, avocado and melon pearls (C, E, Mk, S) |
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Goats cheese mousse, nutty granola, vanilla pear puréeSaffron pickled pear, rocket salad (G, Mk, N, SD) |
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Poached sea trout, prawn and avocado tianHeritage tomato and basil with ketchup dressing (C, Ce, E, F, Mk, SD) |
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Mezze boards for the whole tableSelection of breads and flat breads, olive oil and Balsamic Continental meats, Scotch egg, Parmesan (E, G, Mk, Se, SD) Char-roasted vegetables, hummus, mozzarella |
Mains |
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The main course price includes starter, main, dessert and coffee & chocolates. |
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Roast sirloin of British beef with featherbladePolenta beignet, broccoli purée, roasted carrot (E, G, Mk) |
£61.00 |
Suffolk Pride bangers and mashShallot tatin, crushed peas (G, Mk, SD) |
£55.00 |
Fillet of beef WellingtonDauphinoise potato, shallots, fine beans and Madeira jus (E, G, Mk) |
£67.50 |
Breast of guinea fowlBacon and onion rosti potato, butternut squash purée, tenderstem broccoli, wild mushroom jus (Mk) |
£57.00 |
Spiced free range duck breastFondant potato, savoy cabbage, broad beans, pancetta and thyme jus (Mk) |
£57.00 |
Whole roast fillet of aged British beefRosti potato, golden beetroot purée, spinach and cherry tomato, wild mushroom and shallot sauce (Mk) |
£67.50 |
Dartois of chickenCrushed new potato, spinach, cherry tomato with girolle and chervil velouté (E, G, Mk) |
£55.00 |
Roasted belly of porkBlack pudding potato bon bon, caramelised apple purée, carrot spaghetti, cavolo nero (E, G, Mk, SD) |
£57.00 |
Roasted leg of lamb with mint sauceChamp crush, peas à la Française, braised gem, gravy (Ce, G, Mk, SD) |
£57.00 |
Free range chicken breastBraised potato fondant, sweetcorn purée, cherry tomato and broad beans, tarragon jus (Mk) |
£55.00 |
Rump of English lambMoroccan spiced lamb shoulder bon bon, rosemary fondant, charred asparagus, onion and chive purée (E, G, Mk, Mu) |
£60.00 |
Rack of lamb with Dijon herb crumbAnna potato, pea purée, spinach, peas, asparagus tarragon sauce (Ce, G, Mk, Mu, S) |
£65.00 |
Fish dishes |
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Fillet of sea bass with prawn ravioliFennel purée, carrot spaghetti dill and white wine sauce (C, Ce, E, F, G, Mk, SD) |
£55.00 |
Fillet of sea trout and sole ‘en croute'Duchesse potato, fricassée of asparagus, peas and broad beans (E, F, G, Mk, SD) |
£55.00 |
Fillet of hake with curried mussel veloutéCreamed potato, leaf spinach and samphire (Ce, F, Mk, Mo) |
£55.00 |
Vegetarian dishes |
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Butternut squash tortellini with crispy fetaSpinach purée and fresh garden herb pesto (E, G, Mk) |
£55.00 |
Field mushroom, red onion, root vegetable ‘en croute’Dauphinoise potato, creamed spinach, Choron sauce (Ce, E, G, Mk, SD) |
£55.00 |
Baked woodland mushroom puddingTarragon croquette, broccoli purée, heritage carrots (Ce, E, G, Mk, S, SD) |
£55.00 |
Potato and herb gnocchiMushroom, truffle cream, broccoli and spinach (E, G, Mk) |
£55.00 |
Tomato, mozzarella and basil aranciniPomodoro sauce and spinach (Ce, E, G, Mk) |
£55.00 |
During June, July and August rack of lamb will carry a supplement of £3.00 per person due to the annual price rise of spring lamb. |
Barbecue main course - £59.50 |
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Minimum 60 guests, May - September only. The barbecue main course option is for your 3 course meal. We serve the starter to your table, direct your guests to the barbecue and buffet tables for the main course, then complete the service of dessert, coffee and chocolates to each table. |
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Whole Suffolk pig spit roast |
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Sirloin steaks in a spicy Talbooth rub (Ce) |
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Procters sausages (G, SD) |
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Vegetable and halloumi kebabs (Mk) |
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Quorn sausages (G, S) |
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Darne of marinated salmon in chilli, lemon grass and lime (F) |
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Selection of salads |
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Coleslaw (E, Mu, SD) |
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Fattoush salad (E, G, Mk, S, Se) |
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Orzo, tomato, courgette and basil salad with ketchup dressing (Ce, G, Mu, SD) |
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Thai cucumber and pickled red onion (S, SD, Se) |
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Mixed woodland mushroom, pasta and pesto with Gorgonzola (G, Mk) |
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Mixed beetroot, shallot and watercress (V) (Mu, SD) |
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Rice salad with apple, spring onion and pomegranate (Mu, SD) |
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Moroccan spiced vegetable couscous (Ce, G, SD) |
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Chickpea, chorizo and ricotta (Mk, Mu, SD) |
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Potato, bacon and anchovy (E, F, Mu, SD) |
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Mixed bean, pimento and corn (Mu, SD) |
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Caesar salad (E, F, G, Mk) |
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Vegetable moilee curry (Mu, Se), Dauphinoise potatoes (Mk), Garlic bread (G, Mk), Apple sauce, pickle (Ce, Mu, SD), dressing (Mu, SD), mayonnaise (E), ketchup (Ce, SD), barbecue sauce, crème fraiche (Mk), tomato chutney (Ce, Mu, SD) |
Smorgasbord main course - £62.50 |
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Minimum 75 guests |
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Decorated meats and fish |
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Whole roast decorated turkey |
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Roast sirloin of British beef |
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Honey baked gammon (SD) |
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Whole poached salmon and cucumber with crevettes (C, Ce, E, F) |
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Dressed crab in shells (C, E) |
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Gravadlax of salmon (F, Mu) |
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Marinated scallops in orange and lemon (Mo) |
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Vegetable quiche and tarts (E, G, Mk) |
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Selection of salads |
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Coleslaw (E, Mu, SD) |
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Fattoush salad (E, G, Mk, S, Se) |
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Orzo, tomato, courgette and basil salad with ketchup dressing (Ce, G, Mu, SD) |
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Thai cucumber and pickled red onion (S, SD, Se) |
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Mixed woodland mushroom, pasta and pesto with Gorgonzola (G, Mk) |
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Mixed beetroot, shallot and watercress (Mu, SD) |
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Rice salad with apple, spring onion and pomegranate (Mu, SD) |
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Moroccan spiced vegetable couscous (Ce, G, SD) |
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Chickpea, chorizo and ricotta (Mk, Mu, SD) |
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Potato, bacon and anchovy (E, F, Mu, SD) |
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Mixed bean, pimento and corn (Mu, SD) |
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Caesar salad (E, F, G, Mk) |
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Served with: Minted new potatoes (Mk), Horseradish (Mk, Mu), English mustard (G, Mu), Cranberry (No Allergen), Mayonnaise (E) |
Desserts |
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Strawberry ‘pavlova’Lime cream, strawberry jelly, lime marshmallow and micro basil (E, Mk) |
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Lemon tartBlueberry compote, Chantilly cream (E, G, Mk) |
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Toffee apple cheesecakeCaramel crunch, apple gel, fudge, vanilla ice-cream (E, G, Mk, S) |
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Rhubarb and custard delice with rhubarb gelPoached rhubarb, vanilla ice-cream (E, G, Mk) |
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Vanilla panna cottaMeringue, mango and raspberry (E, Mk) |
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“Death by chocolate”Chocolate cake, chocolate soil, honeycomb chocolate ice-cream (E, G, Mk) |
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Raspberry and lemon trifleMint shortbread (E, G, Mk) |
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Apple and apricot crumble tartCrème Anglaise and apricot ice-cream (E, G, L, Mk) |
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‘Jaffa cake’ brownieOrange gel, Cointreau cream (E, G, Mk, S) |
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Strawberry and guava mousseFruit salsa, strawberry gel, micro coriander (E, G, Mk, S) |
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Sharing desserts for the table please select 3 of the following for each table to enjoy; |
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Talbooth Sherry trifle (E, G, Mk) |
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“Death by chocolate”(E, G, Mk. S) |
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Cheesecake (we can create your favourite flavour) (G, Mk) |
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Lemon posset (Mk) |
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Sticky toffee pudding (E, G, Mk) |
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Apple and blackberry crumble (E, G, Mk) |
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Lemon meringue pie (E, G, Mk) |
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Eton Mess (E, Mk) |
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Mango pavlova (E, Mk) |
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Chocolate tart (E, G, Mk) |
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Trio of Desserts (for a real show-stopper) £2.00 per person supplement |
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“Caribbean” |
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Coconut panna cotta Pineapple and ginger biscuit cheesecake Banana fritter with caramel sauce (E, G, Mk, S) |
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“Lemon and raspberry” |
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Lemon posset Raspberry Eton Mess Fresh raspberry and white chocolate mousse with pistachio (E, G, Mk, N) |
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"Strawberry” |
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Strawberry ripple cheesecake Strawberry tart Strawberry and mint jelly (E, G, Mk, S) |
Vegan and Gluten Free |
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Starters |
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Lentil, pea and quinoa spring rollNam phrik sauce |
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Chargrilled asparagus and vegan Parmesan saladKetchup dressing (Ce) |
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Open tart of red onion, fig and vegan fetaPink peppercorn dressing (Mu, SD) |
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Heritage tomato, tofu and rocket saladPimento pesto (Ce, S) |
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Cauliflower soupHerb oil (S) |
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Main Courses |
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Moroccan chickpea, lentil and squash stewGrilled vegan halloumi, pomegranate and mint |
£55.00 |
Sweet potato and coconut curry with basmati riceCoriander flat bread |
£55.00 |
Vegetable en crouteSpinach, crushed new potatoes and tomato sauce (Ce, SD) |
£55.00 |
Baked mushroom, asparagus and leek crumbleAsparagus purée, charred baby leek (Ce) |
£55.00 |
Kolhapuri aubergine stuffed with pistachio and coconutIn a masala sauce (N, Se) |
£55.00 |
Desserts |
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Chocolate brownieFresh raspberries and Swedish glace (S) |
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Eton Mess |
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Strawberry and lemon cheesecakeMinted strawberries (N) |
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Coconut rice puddingWith poached peach and raspberries |
Evening Food |
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We offer a wide range of evening food options for your wedding, providing everything from street food, to a full evening BBQ complete with hog roast, burgers and sausages. If for any reason you do not find what you were looking for, rest assured our chefs can create something bespoke just for you and your wedding. With plenty of experience among them we are confident that they can produce something to fit your requirements, so please do not be afraid to offer suggestions and ideas if you had something specific in mind. We recommend catering for all your evening guests plus 75% of day guests. |
Evening finger buffet - £23.50 |
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Choose 4 sandwich items |
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Traditional Sandwiches |
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Ham and mustard (G, Mk, Mu, S) |
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Tuna and sweetcorn (E, G, Mk, S) |
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Egg and cress (E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Cheese and tomato chutney (Ce, G, Mk, Mu, SD) |
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Beef, horseradish and watercress (G, Mk, Mu) |
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Modern sandwiches |
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Pastrami, gherkin, cheese and mayo sub (E, G, Mk, Mu, SD) |
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Chicken Caesar wrap (E, F, G, Mk) |
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Smoked salmon, beetroot, cream cheese roulade (F, G, Mk) |
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Spicy mixed bean and feta wrap (Ce, G, Mk) |
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Sweet chilli chicken wrap (G, Mk) |
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Cold |
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Pork pie, Scotch egg and charcuterie with French bread, gherkin, onions and chutney (E, G, Mk, Mu, SD) |
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Choose 6 hot items |
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Sticky ribs |
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Firecracker chicken (E, G, Mk, Mu) |
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Spiced Asian chicken wings (Ce, G, Mu, S, SD) |
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Sage and squash arancini (Ce, E, G, Mk) |
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Mini bacon and leek pies (G, Mk, Mu) |
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Macaroni tomato cheesy bites (E, G, Mk, Mu) |
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Hoisin duck spring rolls (G, S) |
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BBQ pork bon bon (E, G, Mk) |
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Tempura curried cauliflower (G) |
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Vegetable spring rolls (Ce, G, S, SD) |
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Vegetable falafel ball with beetroot hummus (E, G, Mk, Se) |
Evening informal BBQ - £25.50 |
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Minimum 80 guests, May - September only. |
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Whole Suffolk pig, spit roast sage and onion pork stuffing (E, G, Mk)(Or for numbers less than 80 Pulled BBQ shoulder of pork) |
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Beef burgers |
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Procters Suffolk Pride sausages (G, SD) and onions |
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Vegetable and halloumi kebabs (Mk) |
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Vegetarian sausages (G, S) |
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All served with apple sauce (No Allergen), relish (Ce, Mu, SD), ketchup (Ce, SD), Branston pickle (Ce, Mu, SD), Spiced potato wedges, crème fraiche (G, Mk) Coleslaw (E, Mu, SD), Green salad, and Tomato, mozzarella and red onion salad (Mk) Buns and rolls (G) |
Hog roast - £18.50 per person |
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A nice alternative to the full BBQ above, if you are planning not to have additional evening guests. Minimum 80 guests, May - September only. |
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Whole Suffolk pig, spit roast sage and onion pork stuffing (E, G, Mk) |
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All served with apple sauce (No Allergen), relish (Ce, Mu, SD), ketchup (Ce, SD), Branston pickle (Ce, Mu, SD), Spiced potato wedges, crème fraiche (G, Mk) Coleslaw (E, Mu, SD), Green salad, and Tomato, mozzarella and red onion salad (Mk) Buns and rolls (G) |
Loin of Suffolk pork buns - £18.50 per person |
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Available during the winter months for indoor service instead of a hog roast outside. It is also a great option for smaller weddings with less than 80 guests to cater for. Minimum 80 guests, May - September only. |
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Roast loin of pork sage and onion pork stuffing (E, G, Mk) |
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All served with apple sauce (No Allergen), relish (Ce, Mu, SD), ketchup (Ce, SD), Branston pickle (Ce, Mu, SD), Spiced potato wedges, crème fraiche (G, Mk) Coleslaw (E, Mu, SD), Green salad, and Tomato, mozzarella and red onion salad (Mk) Buns and rolls (G) |
BBQ leg lamb - £18.50 per person |
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Butterflied marinated leg in lemon, rosemary, garlic and olive oil |
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Served with Pickled red cabbage (SD), Fattoush salad (E, G, Mk, S, Se), Israeli salad, Spinach, date and almond salad (N, SD) Roasted parmentier potatoes in garlic, thyme and onio, Falafel burgers (V) (G), Pita bread (E, G, Se), Tzatziki (Mk), Tomato and harissa dip, Skordalia dip (G) |
Street food evening menu - £17.50 per person |
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Select up to three options from the below menu – cater for 100% of your total guests |
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Spanish paella (May – September)A large seafood, chicken and chorizo paella with king prawns, saffron and pimento cooked in front of your guests (C, Ce, F, Mk, Mo) |
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Mexican chilli and riceServed with guacamole, sour cream, cheese, salsa, and tortilla chips (Ce, E, G, Mk) |
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Vindaloo vegetable curryWith fragrant basmati rice and poppadum (G, Mu, SD, Se) |
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Pie, mash and liquor(G, Mk) |
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All the options below are served with a side of fat chips, potato wedges, skinny fries and sauces |
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Tempura battered plaice fillet with tartar sauce(F, G) |
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Grain mustard corn dogsChipolatas in crispy batter (Ce, E, G, Mu) |
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Piri Piri mini chicken drumsticks(Mk) |
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Beef burger deluxeRelish, onion ring, cheddar and gherkin (E, G, Mk, SD) |
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Dingley Dell streaky bacon baps(G, Mk) |
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Suffolk pride sausage baps(G, Mk) |
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‘Birds Eye’ fish finger baps with tartar sauce and crushed peas(E, F, G, Mk, SD) |
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Hot and spicy prawns(C, E, G, G, Mk) |
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Beetroot falafel (Vegan)Beetroot relish (SD) |
Mezze boards |
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A relaxed option for the evening food, these boards are great either on their own or paired with one another, your guests can just help themselves as they please. (Please note we cannot mix boards) |
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Cheeseboard for 50 guestsA selection of whole and cut cheeses, fruit, chutney and biscuits (Ce, G, Mk, Mu, SD) |
£500.00 |
Meat platter for 50 guestsPork pie, Scotch egg and charcuterie with French bread, gherkins, onions and chutney (E, G, Mk, Mu, SD) |
£500.00 |
Seafood platter for 50 guestsSmoked fish, prawns, oysters, marinated fish, shrimps with mayonnaise, seafood sauce, lemons (C, Ce, E, F, Mo) |
£550.00 |
Chocolate Fondue Fountain |
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With a waiter to help your guests get the most out of the fountain |
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Fountains of warm cascading Belgian chocolateServed with strawberries, banana, Chinese gooseberries, pineapple, cookies (E, G, Mk), Turkish Delight, fudge (Mk), donuts (E, G, Mk) and marshmallows |
£400.00 |